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#2661 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 31% in state

Chillicothe School

School · Chillicothe ISD · Chillicothe, TX

A school in Chillicothe, TX where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 550, Chillicothe, TX 79225

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$18,525
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Chillicothe School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chillicothe School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,464

Median home value

$75,000

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Chillicothe ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chillicothe School is listed in CHILLICOTHE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chillicothe School

Chillicothe School is a public school in Chillicothe, TX, part of Chillicothe ISD, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,661 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chillicothe School

What grades does Chillicothe School serve?

Chillicothe School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Chillicothe School?

Chillicothe School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chillicothe School rank in TX?

Chillicothe School ranks #2,661 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Chillicothe School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chillicothe School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chillicothe School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chillicothe School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chillicothe School a charter school?

No, Chillicothe School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chillicothe School a Title I school?

No, Chillicothe School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chillicothe School?

84.7% of students at Chillicothe School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hardeman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 79225)
922
Area median age
30.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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